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Hyundai just built a $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia to compete with Tesla and GM — see inside
- The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is a new $7.6 billion EV factory near Savannah, Georgia, capable of producing 500,000 EVs and Hybrids annually for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
- This advanced car factory is crucial for Hyundai's electric vehicle production and strategic planning, competing with rivals like Tesla and GM.
- The facility includes cutting-edge technology, autonomous robots, and a focus on vertical integration for key components.
- Hyundai's investment in the factory demonstrates a long-term vision and commitment to US manufacturing.
- The factory's 3,000-acre campus in Ellabell, Georgia, is Hyundai's second car plant in the state, supplementing their existing facility in West Point.
- AGVs transport stamped metal parts for production, showcasing the plant's high-tech manufacturing processes.
- The facility has over 1,300 Meta Pros ensuring quality control during production, with robots like Boston Dynamics' Spot assisting in inspections.
- Vehicles pass through various stages, including welding and assembly, before undergoing quality tests and preparation for shipping.
- The Metaplant's on-site train terminal facilitates shipping, providing Hyundai with a competitive edge in the global EV market.
- Hyundai's continued investment in US manufacturing signals a commitment to sustainable, high-tech EV production in a rapidly evolving automotive industry.
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